Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMM AN FEL AVG BRI. Reverse: Pietas standing left before a burning altar, right hand raised holding a patera with incense, left holding a ciborium; legend XII IMP VIII COS V PP. Roman Empire, 186–187 CE. Coin; silver; weight 2.29 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_037

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Rights managed

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35.8Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3538 x 3538 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMM Fel Avg Bri Reverse Pietas standing left burning altar right hand raised holding patera incense left holding ciborium legend XII IMP VIII COS V PP Roman Empire 186–187 Ce Coin silver weight 2.29 g axis 180° worn circular metal object irregular edge displaying raised profile head low relief surface areas wear small pits shallow scratches slight rim details faint textured patterns profile colors visible tones gray patches darker gray small areas brownish-yellow discoloration.